iPhone 17 Air vs iPhone 13 Pro Max
Quick answer
The iPhone 13 Pro Max is 2.01 millimetres0.08 inches thicker and 75 grams2.65 ounces heavier than the iPhone 17 Air.
The iPhone 17 Air on Amazon (paid link) feels like a modern evolution, ditching the heft of the 13 Pro Max (paid link) for a grip that finally makes big screens usable one handed. You pay a premium for fresh silicon and battery life, while the Max offers a bargain buy that still runs the latest system. It is a choice between daily comfort or pure value.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 17 Air
Pocket: iPhone 17 Air
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone 17 Air
from $999 at launch.
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Check price on Amazon (paid link)iPhone 13 Pro Max
from $1,099 at launch.
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TRUE SCALE · 1.3 PX/MM
TRUE SCALE · 2.1 PX/MM
Hand: US Army ANSUR II, 2012 (sex-balanced median). Pockets: The Pudding, 2018. Card: ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1.
iPhone 17 Air: 156.2 by 74.7 by 5.64 millimetres, 165 grams. iPhone 13 Pro Max: 160.8 by 78.1 by 7.65 millimetres, 240 grams.
17 Air, 13 Pro Max shown at 2.1 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 17 Air
from $999 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon (paid link)iPhone 13 Pro Max
from $1,099 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)
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Height: 17 Air 156.2 millimetres, 13 Pro Max 160.8 millimetres.Height: 17 Air 6.15 inches, 13 Pro Max 6.33 inches.Width: 17 Air 74.7 millimetres, 13 Pro Max 78.1 millimetres.Width: 17 Air 2.94 inches, 13 Pro Max 3.07 inches.Depth: 17 Air 5.64 millimetres, 13 Pro Max 7.65 millimetres.Depth: 17 Air 0.22 inches, 13 Pro Max 0.30 inches.Weight: 17 Air 165 grams, 13 Pro Max 240 grams.Weight: 17 Air 5.82 ounces, 13 Pro Max 8.47 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 17 Air | 13 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 156.2 millimetres6.15 inches | 160.8 millimetres, 4.6 millimetres more6.33 inches, 0.18 inches more |
| Width | 74.7 millimetres2.94 inches | 78.1 millimetres, 3.4 millimetres more3.07 inches, 0.13 inches more |
| Depth | 5.64 millimetres0.22 inches | 7.65 millimetres, 2.01 millimetres more0.30 inches, 0.08 inches more |
| Weight | 165 grams5.82 ounces | 240 grams, 75 grams more8.47 ounces, 2.65 ounces more |
| Volume | 65.8 cubic centimetres4.02 cubic inches | 96.1 cubic centimetres, 30.3 cubic centimetres more5.86 cubic inches, 1.85 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 90 percent | 87 percent, 3 percent less |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.5 inches | 6.7 inches, 0.2 inches more |
| Resolution | 1260 × 2736 | 1284 × 2778 |
| Pixel density | 460 pixels per inch | 458 pixels per inch, 2 pixels per inch less |
| Cutout | Dynamic Island | Notch |
| Rear main | 48MP | 48MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | — |
| Rear telephoto | — | — |
| Front camera | 12MP | 12MP |
| Chip | A19 Pro | A15 Bionic |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 27 hrs | 28 hrs |
| Port | USB-C | Lightning |
| Wireless | 5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth | 4G LTE · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m for 30 min) | IP68 (6m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 256 GB – 1 TB | 128 GB – 1 TB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 999 dollars | 1,099 dollars, 100 dollars more |
| Released | Sep 2025 | Sep 2021 |
| Status | Current | Discontinued |
Dimensions
The iPhone 13 Pro Max is 4.6 mm (0.18 in) taller, 3.4 mm (0.13 in) wider, 2.01 mm (0.08 in) thicker and 75 g (2.65 oz) heavier than the iPhone 17 Air. The iPhone 17 Air measures 156.2 × 74.7 × 5.64 mm (6.15 × 2.94 × 0.22 in) and weighs 165 g (5.82 oz). The iPhone 13 Pro Max measures 160.8 × 78.1 × 7.65 mm (6.33 × 3.07 × 0.30 in) and weighs 240 g (8.47 oz).
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Questions about these phones
How much bigger is the iPhone 13 Pro Max than the iPhone 17 Air?
The iPhone 13 Pro Max is 4.6 mm taller and 3.4 mm wider than the iPhone 17 Air. The iPhone 13 Pro Max also has a slightly larger 6.7 inch screen.
Is the iPhone 13 Pro Max significantly heavier than the iPhone 17 Air?
The iPhone 13 Pro Max weighs 75 grams more than the iPhone 17 Air. This weight difference is noticeable when holding the two phones side by side.
What is the screen size difference between the iPhone 17 Air and iPhone 13 Pro Max?
The iPhone 13 Pro Max has a 6.7 inch screen while the iPhone 17 Air has a 6.5 inch screen. The iPhone 13 Pro Max display is 0.2 inches larger diagonally.
Which phone is easier to use one handed?
The iPhone 17 Air is easier to use one handed than the iPhone 13 Pro Max. The iPhone 17 Air is also better for small hands.
Do these phones fit in a typical jeans pocket?
The iPhone 17 Air is more pocketable than the iPhone 13 Pro Max. Both fit in a typical men's jeans pocket but neither fits a typical women's jeans pocket.
Is upgrading from the iPhone 13 Pro Max to the iPhone 17 Air worth it for size?
The iPhone 17 Air is lighter and more pocketable than the iPhone 13 Pro Max. Whether upgrading for size is worth it depends on your preference for comfort.